| > | | | | The 14th hole at 619 yards is a mammoth par five. |
| A Premier Arthur Hills Designed Golf Facility on the | | | | Fortunately, there is plenty of space for your tee |
| Front Range | | | | ball, as the hole shares a portion of its fairway with |
| Heritage Todd Creek is a fantastic new golf course | | | | the 13th hole, which runs in the opposite direction. |
| located near Brighton Colorado. The course originally | | | | The hole traverses the edge of a large hill, and very |
| opened in 2007, and is an Arthur Hills Signature Design | | | | long hitters may have the opportunity to reach the |
| course. Todd Creek is a links style course with few | | | | green in two by hitting a tremendous blind approach |
| trees, large fairways, and huge rolling greens, with | | | | shot over the hill. The green is relatively small, and |
| several holes playing over swaths of wetland and | | | | built up against the surrounding terrain. Pay special |
| through native grasses. The course is the | | | | attention to where the pin is positioned, as you |
| centerpiece for a master-planned active adult | | | | cannot see the surface of the green from your |
| community, and houses are present on many holes, | | | | approach shot. |
| but are generally not close enough to the action to | | | | The tee ball on the par 3 17th hole requires expert |
| be overbearing or a nuisance. | | | | shot-making to reach the green in regulation. The |
| The clubhouse is a gorgeous 32,000 square foot | | | | hole features a 175 yard carry over a large peninsula |
| facility that also serves as a recreation center for the | | | | of water to a green that is angled away from the |
| rest of the community, and includes a large meeting | | | | player. If you can hit it, a high draw is the ideal shot |
| area and banquet hall for hosting special events. | | | | for landing the ball on the green. If not, then the |
| Inside, the Creekside restaurant offers regional | | | | best strategy is to take an extra club and power |
| cuisine, and you can appreciate some breathtaking | | | | your tee ball over the hazard. Fortunately, there is a |
| views of the Front Range while you eat. While | | | | gentle collection area on the green's back side to |
| playing, complimentary lemonade and fresh fruit await | | | | catch overly aggressive attempts, it is much better |
| to help you reenergize for the back nine. A superb | | | | to be beyond the putting surface here than short. |
| driving range and large practice facility with putting | | | | Rates are $65 Friday through Sunday during peak |
| and chipping greens round out the amenities at the | | | | season, Monday through Thursday the cost is $50, |
| course, range balls that are included with green fees | | | | cart fees are included in the green fees. Tee Time |
| is another nice touch. | | | | reservations can be made up to seven days in |
| The downhill par 5, 8th hole does not play as long as | | | | advance by calling the golf shop at (303) 655-1779 or |
| the 580 yards listed on the scorecard. A decent | | | | online via the Heritage Todd Creek website. |
| drive is required to reach the bottom of the hill, and | | | | Getting to the course from anywhere in Denver is |
| to put you into position to go for the green in two. | | | | simple. Take I-25 north to exit 229, Highway 7. |
| A generous landing area near the green provides the | | | | Head east on Highway 7 for about 6 miles to |
| freedom of mind that allows you to swing freely on | | | | Yosemite St. and turn right. Proceed to Heritage |
| your approach shot. A bunker that protects the | | | | Drive, turn right again and follow the signs to the |
| back right edge of the green is the only realistic | | | | clubhouse. |
| problem that might come into play. | | | | |